Women have less muscle mass than men. They are also less structurally stable. Since muscles are what hold bones in place, women should accordingly take special care to keep the smaller amount of muscle that they do have in tip-top shape.

Many women are intimidated by the weight room setting, but thankfully the aerobics room provides a less threatening alternative. Keep in mind that some kind of muscle conditioning two to three times a week, whether in the weight room or in a conditioning class, is just as important as cardio training.

And keep it safe, but please... if you don't want me to yell at you, stay away from those teeny tiny weights.